Kevin Fairgrieve

Kin, hell Ron! That looks painful! Get well soon mate.

It is never nice to see a nice model go in, but!

Watch out for the Marlin Bounce.

Found some very old picture`s.

Yep built the same one. Mine had an AP Hornet 09 for the urge. Like most mine would not ROG or come to think of it actually fly! Consigned to the great dustbin in the sky many years ago.

Yes the little capsules are the bonder. Only a few drops required. The paint does need a really good mix as it is a very heavy pigment content.

I have used the paint many times for many years. I still have a stash of the original formula which required the covalent bonder. These may help someone out. The Pup was painted by brush using Warbirds paint.

If only you could hear this one. UMS 5 cylinder radial.

Scale!!!!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275853492514?_trksid=p11021.c100851.m5053&_trkparms=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F275853492514%3F_trkparms%3Damclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170803121420%26meid%3Df254e18c6839404cb3133bd1034025a5%26pid%3D100851%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26b%3D1%26sd%3D285294711926%26itm%3D275853492514%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D11021%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p11021.c100851.m5053&mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m5053.l9430&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=a49beb83b735470981047806affb3259&bu=43091234287&ut=RU&exe=0&ext=0&osub=-1~1&crd=20230521045100&segname=11021 Pull the other one.

There is no excuse not to use the window as well.🤣

Another blue sky day, means more lovely planes to photograph.

So I did.😊

And a couple more. The full set can be found on my flickr page. BMFA record attempt.

It has been a while, but these were taken during our 2023 BMFA record attempt. None of these models flew in the event, but before and after.

I maidened it on the morning of the latest Wacky Races. It fly`s like my foam planky. Not a lot of difference to be honest. I did however elect to use the Depron one for the races.

620grams, but may need a small amount of church roof. Will do final CofG once the prop arrives.

Hanky Planky part deux. My balsa interpretation with a kinda KFM3

They must have added yours to mine then!! 😊

Protocols. The 4in1 system does the following Hitec protocols. Click the link above for all available protocols. HITEC - 39 Models: OPTIMA, MINIMA and MICRO receivers. Extended limits supported Option for this protocol corresponds to fine frequency tuning. This value is different for each Module and must be accurate otherwise the link will not be stable. Check the Frequency Tuning page to determine it. CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 Sub_protocol OPT_FW - 0 OPTIMA RXs Full telemetry available on OpenTX 2.3.3+, still in progress for erskyTx. Lowest the TX_LQI value is best the quality link is, it's a good indicator of how well the module is tuned. The TX must be close to the RX for the bind negotiation to complete successfully Sub_protocol OPT_HUB - 1 OPTIMA RXs Basic telemetry using FrSky Hub on er9x, erskyTX, OpenTX and any radio with FrSky telemetry support with RX voltage, VOLT2 voltage, TX_RSSI and TX_LQI. Lowest the TX_LQI value is best the quality link is, it's a good indicator of how well the module is tuned. The TX must be close to the RX for the bind negotiation to complete successfully Sub_protocol MINIMA - 2 MINIMA, MICRO and RED receivers. Also used by ARES planes.

And like @Ron Grayhas done I have modified the KFm-3 to partially hide the servo`s. I guess my steps are at about 50% and 60@ of chord. In retrospect I should have gone with 75% as it would have completely swallowed the servo`s and looked nicer. We shall see.

The full list of the latest versions are here. FULL LIST. I have to hand it to @Mike Blandfordhe has done a fantastic job on this.

Not had so much fun in one day as I did today. I was a late arriver at 9am and arrived home at 5.30pm. A little crispy round the edges, but thoroughly satisfied with my day. Maidend my Hanky Planky and took part in the Wacky Races. Did not score a single point, but it really was the taking part. Pulled of a spectacular save with the Freewing Vulcan. I was being egged on to go "lower". Model kissed the deck, fortunately on the grass and I pulled off a save that I could never repeat. Flew the remaining circuit and made one of my better landings.

Flew a treat.

My maiden is tomorrow!! Along with the Sirius if the weather plays ball.

My feeble attempt is ready. Made from one of @Ron Gray kits and using the motor supplied along with a 3S 1350 LiPo she tips the scales at 514 grams. For covering I used some "Wing Tape" that I purchased when HobbyKing were having there closing down sale in the UK warehouse. On top of the tape I used document laminating film. Hinges are a mixture of film and Mylar. I have also reinforced the hinge lines with fibreglass tape. Maiden as soon as the weather allows. A beauty Queen she is not!